Brownie Cheesecake Dessert with Fruit Topping

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on February 15, 2006.

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Ingredients:

Brownie Cheesecake Dessert with Fruit Topping

  • 1 package (24 ounces) supreme brownie mix (box includes a packet of chocolate syrup)
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened (consider using reduced-fat cream cheese)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling OR
  • 2 cups sliced fresh fruits such as strawberries or raspberries, mixed with 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the dry brownie mix with the butter.
  3. Press into a 9 x 9x 2-inch pan.
  4. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat cream cheese at medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in remaining brownie mix, chocolate syrup and cream.
  6. Beat until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  7. Pour over crust.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.
  9. Cool.
  10. Spread pie filling or fresh fruit on top.
  11. Chill several hours before serving.

Makes 9 servings.

Approximate nutrient analysis per serving:
Calories 640, Total Fat 33 g, Saturated fat 18 g, Cholesterol 90 mg,Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 82 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 59 g, Protein 6 g

Using low fat cream cheese
Approximate nutrient analysis per serving:
Calories 610, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated fat 16 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 83 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 61 g, Protein 7 g

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